Help cant get exh. manifold bolts off rb20

[dawgmode]

wassup guys, ive been in the process of taking off the exhaust manifold on a rb20 and i cant for the life of me get to the nuts on the bottom on runners #3, #4 and #5!!!
should i take the turbo itself off first to get to those or what?

[bignate]

Drop the turbo and set it down somewhere safe in the engine bay. Make sure you disconnect the oil/coolant lines first if they are the factory hard lines. This will give you access to the lower manifold bolts. Remove the manifold and it will be much easier to get the turbo out too.

[ARC240]

should i take the turbo itself off first to get to those or what?

You got it , it's a P.I.T.A, but it must be done. I've done it twice before, and the best way is to disconnect the turbo completely.

[M13]

Make sure you douse your bolts with some liquid wrench before and let it soak for a couple hours. It will make your life three time easier, therefore not having to want to punch your manifold. Oh, that hurts too, so don't do it.

[dawgmode]

i mean i thought my gtr was bad....but this 20 isnt much better lol....

one more question....talking off the lines from the turbo, do i disconnect it from the turbo or from the block?

[ARC240]

i mean i thought my gtr was bad....but this 20 isnt much better lol....

one more question....talking off the lines from the turbo, do i disconnect it from the turbo or from the block?

Disconnect from turbo. Right after you unplug the the lines, coolant will begin to drain from the block, just speaking from experience. You will need to refill the system with coolant once you're done.

[bignate]

you only really need to disconnect them from the turbo, but if they are in the way at all remove them totally. If you bend them just the slightest bit they are pretty much useless. I learned that the hard way.

[M13]

Might as well invest in some AN fittings and lines while you are under there.

[dawgmode]

Might as well invest in some AN fittings and lines while you are under there.

lol buddy once i put this t3 on i never plan to touch these bolts AGAIN so AN fittings will not be needed

[M13]

O I C,

nice pic of your car. I like the contrast of grass against skyrines.

[dawgmode]

O I C,

nice pic of your car. I like the contrast of grass against skyrines.

appreciate it



yea i kno my rims are only 16's but i keep em clean yo...lol

[bignate]

whats wrong with 16's? I'd run them if my brakes would fit under and they made decent sizes. Those look good

[dawgmode]

whats wrong with 16's? I'd run them if my brakes would fit under and they made decent sizes. Those look good

yea everyone think they are 17's wen they first see em but really are 16x8.5 wrapped in 245/45/16s...u have no idea how hard it is to find tires for them down here